The number of memory bugs in Android declined sharply after Google began transitioning to Rust for new features in its mobile OS.
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Memory-Safe Code Adoption Has Made Android Safer
The number of memory bugs in Android declined sharply after Google began transitioning to Rust for new features in its mobile OS.
Security Upgrades Available for 3 HPE Aruba Networking Bugs
The vendor says there are no reports of the flaws being exploited in the wild nor any public exploit codes currently available.
GenAI Writes Malicious Code to Spread AsyncRAT
Researchers have uncovered one of the first examples of threat actors using artificial intelligence chatbots for malware creation, in a phishing attack spreading the open source remote access Trojan.
Hurricane Helene Prompts CISA Fraud Warning
Beware that friendly text from the IT department giving you an "update" about restoring your broadband connectivity.
Transport, Logistics Orgs Hit by Stealthy Phishing Gambit
Companies in this industry vertical tend toward large financial transactions with partners, suppliers, and customers.
Public Wi-Fi Compromised in UK Train Stations
British Transport Police and Network Rail are investigating the incident, in which bad actors posted Islamophobic messages on the transport system's network.
Boredom Is the Silent Killer in Your IT Systems
An environment that values creativity, continuous learning, and calculated risk-taking can prevent boredom while building a resilient, adaptable team ready to tackle whatever challenges come their way.
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The latest draft version of NIST's password guidelines simplifies password management best practices and eliminates those that did not promote stronger security.

CrowdStrike Offers Mea Culpa to House Committee
The company said the rogue update that caused disruptions on a global scale resulted from a "perfect storm" of issues.

US May Be Losing the Race for Global AI Leadership
To maintain AI leadership, Congress and regulatory agencies must recognize that our foreign competitors are working to surpass us.

How Russia, China & Iran Are Targeting US Elections
While these threats remain a valid concern, US government agencies have doubled down on their assurances to the American public that election infrastructure is secure.

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Congress Advances Bill to Add AI to National Vulnerability Database
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